Element changer
US12427585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T279/17761
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An element changer includes a plurality of operation pin members (4) inserted in a housing (3). Each of the operation pin members (4) has a wedge surface (12c). When the operation pin members (4) are pushed into the housing (3), each wedge surface (12c) is disengaged from an engaging portion (10a) provided at a leading end portion of a tubular wall portion (10) of a tool plate (2) or of a connection plate (1). This allows a tool (5) functioning as a second element to be detached from a robot arm (8) functioning as a first element.
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